The Brother HL-1240 is a laser printer designed with the home and small office user in mind. It has the fast speeds and efficient operation one would expect from an expensive model at a low price that is very affordable. The low cost of Brother HL-1240 toner keeps operating costs economical as well.
Even though the HL-1240 has faster speeds and lower costs than most consumer inkjet models, it is still very compact and lightweight. It measures 9.3 inches by 14.6 inches by 14.2 inches and weighs only 18 pounds with the
Brother toner. This makes it ideal for busy users with limited space in the office. It has an input paper capacity of 250 sheets, and it supports a wide variety of media types, including transparencies, labels, envelopes and more.
With a dedicated 66 MHz processor, it has more power than the average home printer, and its 2 MB of memory takes some of the strain off the host computer went printing large, complex documents. The unit can connect via USB or parallel, and both Windows and Mac platforms are supported right out of the box.
Print speed is very fast at up to 12 pages per minute, and it has a first page out time of less than 15 seconds. The 600 dpi printing engine produces excellent prints that are sharp and detailed.
Printer toner costs are very affordable, thanks to inexpensive Brother HL-1240 toner cartridges. Users won't need to replace the
toner cartridges often either, as Brother HL-1240 toner cartridges have larger capacities than the average home machine. Using third-party compatible Brother HL-1240 toner will make it one of the most economical printing solutions a home user can buy.
The Brother HL-1240 truly brings the functionality and cost savings of a high-end model into small spaces. Its fast speeds and affordable price make it a great value.